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Estimated Generation of E-Waste
Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2005, estimated 1.46 lakh tonnes of e-waste
generation in the country, which was expected to exceed 8 lakh tonnes by 2012.
As per the United Nations University report, The Global E-Waste Monitor
2014", 17 lakh tonnes of e-waste generation was reported in the country in
2014. No comprehensive State-wise inventorization of e-waste generation in the
country has been done. CPCB has undertaken many steps for enforcement of
E-Waste Rules, 2011 which include general directions to all State Pollution
Control Boards, directions to producers for compliance of the provisions
related to reduction of hazardous substance of the E-Waste Rules, 2011, general
directions to Ministries in Government of India and Public Sector Undertakings
for implementation of the provision relating to the disposal of the e-waste. Read More at :
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